Pitts Set For Second Malta U21s Cap - Ipswich Town News
Town youngster Josh Pitts looks set to win his second Malta U21s cap when his side takes on San Marino in the second of two away friendlies this evening (KO 5pm).
The 18-year-old won his first in Wednesday’s 1-0 victory against the same opposition, playing the full 90 minutes, having spent the previous two weeks training with the first team squad.
Forward Pitts joined the Blues in January from Southampton following a successful trial with John McGreal’s U21s.
Meanwhile, former Town striker Tyreece Simpson made his St Kitts and Nevis full international debut, starting and recording an assist in a 6-2 defeat away to Trinidad & Tobago in a World Cup qualifier overnight.
The 23-year-old, who made two starts and five sub appearances for the Blues before departing having turned down a contract in the summer of 2022 and joining Huddersfield, is currently with Stevenage but ended 2024/25 on loan at Colchester United.
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